Binghamton Amateur Radio Assoc

January 4, 2025
  • ARRL Kids Day
    January 4, 2025  1:00 pm - 7:00 pm
    Vestal Fire Department Station #2, 2517 State Rte 26, Vestal, NY

    ARRL Kids Day serves as a fun and educational occasion designed to introduce young people to the world of Amateur Radio.During this event, participants whether families, Scout troops, school groups,or other community members have the opportunity to engage in hands-on activities, learn about radio communication and make radio contacts with other operators across the country or even globally.

     Kids Day is a perfect way for children and young adults to experience Amateur Radio in a friendly and approachable environment.It helps foster a sense of curiosity, technical skills and community involvement, all while promoting STEM education.Help us spread the word by Clicking Here for an Event Poster and sharing it with your friends, family, school groups, and scouting organizations.

January 11, 2025
  • Marathon Winter Hamfest
    January 11, 2025  7:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Marathon Civic Center, 11 Brink St, Marathon, NY

    skylinehamradioclub.org/?page_id=76
    Admission is $6.00 per person, Tables are $10.00 per 8 feet.
    You can reserve tables with Pat KC2BQZ at pdunn5@gmail.com

    Skyline Amateur Radio Club
    Talk-In: 147.180 + PL 71.9
    VE testing at 9:00 AM across the street in the Historical Society building.

January 15, 2025
  • Volunteer Exam (VE) Test Session
    January 15, 2025  6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
    Kopernik Observatory Science, 698 Underwood Rd, Vestal, NY

    This Volunteer Exam (VE) Test Session is an opportunity for amateur radio enthusiasts to take their licensing exams. To participate, individuals must bring their Federal Registration Number (FRN) or a photocopy of their current license, along with a government-issued photo ID. If you don't already have an FRN number, you can create one through the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) website. Walk-ins are accepted.

  • BARA Monthly Club Meeting
    January 15, 2025  7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    Kopernik Observatory Science, 698 Underwood Rd, Vestal, NY

    Everyone is welcome to attend as BARA meetings are open to all. The only prerequisite for attending is an interest in Amateur Radio. In addition, you will have the opportunity to meet other ham radio operators in your area and learn from their experiences as well. Can’t attend in person? Join us virtually via Zoom! Click here to Join the Zoom MeetingDon’t miss this opportunity to expand your knowledge, make new friends, and celebrate the world of Ham Radio. We can’t wait to see you there!

January 25, 2025
  • Winter Field Day
    January 25, 2025  2:00 pm - January 26, 2025  2:00 pm
    Kopernik Observatory Science, 698 Underwood Rd, Vestal_NY

    Winter Field Day is a communications exercise held on the last full weekend in January. WFD can be worked from the comfort of your home or in a remote location. You can participate by yourself or get your whole club involved. Open to participants worldwide, amateur radio operators may use any mode on frequencies on the HF, VHF or UHF bands. Similar to the ARRL’s Field Day, bonus points are earned in several ways; non-commercial power sources, operating from remote locations and satellite contacts.

January 26, 2025
  • Winter Field Day
    January 25, 2025  2:00 pm - January 26, 2025  2:00 pm
    Kopernik Observatory Science, 698 Underwood Rd, Vestal_NY

    Winter Field Day is a communications exercise held on the last full weekend in January. WFD can be worked from the comfort of your home or in a remote location. You can participate by yourself or get your whole club involved. Open to participants worldwide, amateur radio operators may use any mode on frequencies on the HF, VHF or UHF bands. Similar to the ARRL’s Field Day, bonus points are earned in several ways; non-commercial power sources, operating from remote locations and satellite contacts.